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The $50 Billion Question

Posted on July 24, 2006
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Suppose you were given $50 billion. You are to spend it on projects that would best foster global development and alleviate human suffering. How would you spend it?
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Global Cost-Benefit Analysis

Posted on July 24, 2006
Previously filed under: Book and Film Reviews
What happens when you ask eight world class economists, "If the international community had an additional $50 billion, what would the priorities be?"
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A United Nations Consensus

Posted on July 21, 2006
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
If you had an extra $50 billion, how would you spend it to achieve the most 'good' possible? What are the 'top priorities'?
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